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Take Command

Craig Hoffman and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen give expert commentary on Washington Commanders football. It’s the go-to resource for serious Commanders fans who are interested in in-depth analysis and a deeper understanding of the game. Craig Hoffman is a longtime DC sports talk show host and reporter. Logan Paulsen played tight end for 8 seasons in the NFL, including 5 years for Washington.
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Episodes

Everything Mattered In The Commanders Tie With The Giants

The Commanders brought the game to the wire on Sunday but ended up with a tie against the New York Giants. Logan and Craig spend this episode breaking down the film from the game and looking at what went right, wrong, and how we ended with a tie. First, the guys take a look at the offense, specifically they look at how Heinicke and the passing game operated against Wink Martindale's defense. While Logan and Craig admit that there were well-done plays, there were more issues with passing and Hein...

Dec 07, 202259 min

How Was Heinicke Against The Giants

The Commanders brought the game to the wire on Sunday but ended up with a tie against the New York Giants. Logan and Craig spend this episode breaking down the film from the game and looking at what went right, wrong, and how we ended with a tie. The guys take a look at the offense, specifically they look at how Heinicke and the passing game operated against Wink Martindale's defense. While Logan and Craig admit that there were well-done plays, there were more issues with passing and Heinicke sa...

Dec 07, 202223 min

Rivera Says Commanders Are A Run Offense

The Commanders brought the game to the wire on Sunday but ended up with a tie against the New York Giants. Logan and Craig spend this episode breaking down the film from the game and looking at what went right, wrong, and how we ended with a tie. The guys talk about the finally confirmed Commanders offense being a run-centric offense and what that might mean for the future with lines and how they will attack upcoming games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Dec 07, 202216 min

Commanders Defense Kept Us In The Tie

The Commanders brought the game to the wire on Sunday but ended up with a tie against the New York Giants. Logan and Craig spend this episode breaking down the film from the game and looking at what went right, wrong, and how we ended with a tie. The guys take a look at the Commanders defense and at the overtime plays. Logan says that the Defense didn't play well, but well enough to get the tie and Craig has some questions regarding actions the Commanders took in overtime. To learn more about li...

Dec 07, 202219 min

Commanders Vs. Giants Ended In A Tie???? Instant Reactions

The Washington Commanders and the New York Giants close out the game with a 20-20 tie. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman break down the game and say that as much as we all hate ties, this was a "successful tie". The guys give credit to the offensive game plan right up until the end of the game and Heinicke for avoiding a lot of pressure. But this was a game of missed opportunities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...

Dec 05, 202229 min

BONUS BET: Commanders -2.5 @ Giants | 'Cash The Ticket'

From the 'Cash The Ticket' podcast (subscribe here), hosts Mike Valenti and Jim Costa say this game has triple D (Home Division, Desperate, Dog) written all over it. The Commanders D-line stops the run, but will that be enough to stop the Giants? Download the latest episode of Cash The Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 20224 min

BONUS: The Commanders Are Coming | '1st & Pod'

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), hosts Andrew Fillipponi and Danny Parkins change their tune on an NFC East team, someone is still skeptical of the Dolphins and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 202217 min

Are the Giants More Unpredictable Than the Commanders?

The Washington Commanders play their first of two straight games against the New York Giants this weekend. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman break down how the two teams match up - starting with whether or not Scott Turner should put more on Taylor Heinicke's plate thanks to potentially favorable matchups on the outside, or whether they should stick with their run-heavy game plan. Then, we talk about how the Washington defense stacks up against a high-variance Giants offense led by Daniel Jones an...

Dec 02, 202257 min

Could This be the Week Taylor Heinicke Shows Out?

The Washington Commanders play their first of two straight games against the New York Giants this weekend. Logan and Craig break down how the two teams match up - starting with whether or not Scott Turner should put more on Taylor Heinicke's plate thanks to potentially favorable matchups on the outside, or whether they should stick with their run-heavy game plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Dec 02, 202225 min

Daniel Jones Is The Ultimate Wild Card

The Washington Commanders play their first of two straight games against the New York Giants this weekend. Logan and Craig talk about how the Washington defense stacks up against a high-variance Giants offense led by Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 202222 min

Does Logan Want To Coach in the NFL?

Logan and Craig finally answer the question everyone has been asking: does Logan want to coach in the NFL? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20229 min

BONUS: Battle Of NFC East Playoff Hopefuls | 'In The Huddle'

From the 'In The Huddle' podcast (subscribe here), hosts Carl Dukes and Brian Baldinger dive into the Week 13 slate of NFL action along with Nick Kostos of 'You Better You Bet', who provides the betting perspective to this week's card. Together, the guys share their thoughts on matchups like Bills at Patriots, Commanders at Giants, Jets at Vikings and who has the edge in the Dolphins vs. 49ers game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...

Dec 01, 202225 min

Does Commanders Tight End John Bates Love Blocking More Than Touchdowns?

Commanders Tight End John Bates joins Take Command to talk with his me and his tight end brethren Logan Paulsen. We talk about his touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons, why landing a big block is better than scoring a touchdown, and some of the nuances of the tight end position. Plus, Bates explains why tight ends are a lot smarter than you think. They might even be the smartest players on the field! To bid on John's "My Cause, My Cleats" shoes, click here: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/20...

Nov 30, 202219 min

Commanders Offensive Identity + Worry For The Defense?

The guys say that although Heinicke was a mix of brilliant and okay, the highlight from Washington's win over Atlanta was the Scott Turners Scheme. Logan and Craig admit that it seemed Scott lost track of the scheme on the second drive, but he brought it back for the win. Also, the guys give extra love to our running backs and how they have been taking a leading role over the last 3 wins. Logan and Craig answer AJ's question: How hard is it to learn our run scheme in comparison to traditional of...

Nov 30, 202255 min

Best Offensively Schemed Game Of The Year

The guys say that although Heinicke was a mix of brilliant and okay, the highlight from Washington's win over Atlanta was the Scott Turners Scheme. Logan and Craig admit that it seemed Scott lost track of the scheme on the second drive, but he brought it back for the win. Also, the guys give extra love to our running backs and how they have been taking a leading role over the last 3 wins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Nov 30, 202230 min

Mailbag Question: How Intricate Is The Washington Run Play?

Logan and Craig answer AJ's question: How hard is it to learn our run scheme in comparison to traditional offenses? Should we give the coaches and players more credit for being able to run this offense as succinctly as they have? Logan and Craig say that for the most part, the run has a simplifying effect to the scheme and causes more problems for the defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Nov 30, 20229 min

Is There Concern For The Washington Defense?

Should We be worried about the Washington Defense giving up a lot of yards on the ground? Logan says no because Atlanta knows who they are and they are really good at running outside zone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202215 min

FANTASY BONUS: The Gibson-Robinson Dilemma | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), hosts Faraz Siddiqi and Zach Rizzuto look at Isiah Pacheco's usage, Kyren Williams pulling away from Cam Akers for the lead job in LA, JuJu Smith-Schuster's return and the ever-changing snap split between Antonio Gibson and Brian Robinson. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for...

Nov 29, 202218 min

Washington Commanders Clip The Falcons 19-13

The Washington Commanders have gone on a 3-game-win streak with this nail-biter of a win over the Atlanta Falcons. Logan and Craig break down their immediate takes from the game looking at the mixed performance of Heinicke, the stellar stops on defense and what this win could mean for the rest of the season coming up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Nov 28, 202231 min

London Fletcher Talks Commanders vs Falcons + Hall of Fame

The Washington Commanders have one of their toughest challenges of the season on deck with the Atlanta Falcons coming to town. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen explain why Taylor Heinicke and Scott Turner need to stay patient on offense, while Jon Allen, Daron Payne and the defense hold the line against an exceptional Falcons running attack led by Cordarrelle Patterson and Marcus Marriota. London Fletcher also joins the show to talk about his selection as a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall...

Nov 25, 20221 hr

The Falcons Run Game is The Commanders Biggest Challenge Yet

The Washington Commanders have one of their toughest challenges of the season on deck with the Atlanta Falcons coming to town. Jon Allen, Daron Payne, and the defense hold the line against an exceptional Falcons running attack led by Cordarrelle Patterson and Marcus Marriota. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202220 min

Taylor Heinicke Needs To Stay Humble vs Falcons

The Washington Commanders have one of their toughest challenges of the season on deck with the Atlanta Falcons coming to town. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen explain why Taylor Heinicke and Scott Turner need to stay patient on offense To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202216 min

Hall of Fame Semi-Finalist London Fletcher Previews Commanders vs Falcons and more

London Fletcher also joins the show to talk about his selection as a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington legend recounts his career before putting his analyst hat on to preview the weekend's matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202223 min

FANTASY BONUS: Where Does Gibson Rank this Week? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach go through their running back rankings for Week 12 with a look at Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, James Conner, Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne, Antonio Gibson and more. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHANDPOD to d...

Nov 23, 202221 min

How The Commanders Crushed The Texans + Does The Future Look Bright?

Logan and Craig start the breakdown of the win in Houston by talking about how the offense was incredibly dominant in the first half on Sunday. The guys talk about how Scott Turner has truly turned around the run game and attempt to answer the question, what is the Mystery of Heinicke? Craig says that it comes to Taylor doing less at a higher level. Logan and Craig continue the analysis of the win Sunday by looking at the defense. Logan and Craig point out that the Texans are not a good team but...

Nov 22, 202259 min

Commanders Unlocking the Mystery of Heinicke

Logan and Craig talk about how the Offense was incredibly dominant in the first half on Sunday. The guys talk about how Scott Turner has truly turned around the run game and attempt to answer the question, what is the Mystery of Heinicke? Craig says that it comes to Taylor doing less at a higher level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202228 min

Houston Could Not Matchup To The Commanders Defense

Logan and Craig continue the analysis of the win Sunday by looking at the defense. Logan and Craig point out that the Texans are not a good team but the defense played lights out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202213 min

What Does the Future Hold for the Commanders Roster?

With the amazing play from a lot of young players on the offense and defense the future roster of the Commanders is unsure so the guys look at what players must keep and which are the best-case scenario To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202217 min

BONUS: Heinicke Playing His Way Into a Contract? | '1st & Pod'

From the "1st & Pod" Show (Subscribe Here) - Danny and Andrew are curious why there was no concussion protocol outrage with Matthew Stafford, who will for sure be the QB in Washington, which AFC coach should be fired today and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202226 min

Commanders Handle Their Business in Houston

The Washington Commanders dominated the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon to push themselves over .500. Logan and Craig give their reactions to a resounding victory that was all but decided in the first half. The guys put the game into context, and talk about the task ahead as Washington marches towards the playoffs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Nov 21, 202225 min
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